The Non-Horror Stephen King Movie That Time (Rightfully) Forgot
Trigger Warning: The following references sexual harassment. The Big Picture Apt Pupil is one of Stephen King's darkest stories, exploring the disturbing relationship between a manipulative teenager and an ex-Nazi officer. The movie adaptation, directed by Bryan Singer, falls short…
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Here’s Why Tim Burton Will Never Work for DC or Marvel Again
Here’s why Tim Burton will never work for Marvel or DC again. A lot of it has to do with Burton’s Superman being used in The Flash. That’s right. Many people know about Tim Burton’s Batman movies (they're the ones…
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19 Films To Watch At 2023’s Fall Fest
There’s nothing like New York in the Fall— crisper air, pumpkin spice lattes, Cityside Pumpkin patch, the leaves changing in Central Park, and the New York Film Festival. What could be better? The 61st annual New York Film Festival kicks…
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Film Review: ‘No One Will Save You’- A Surprising, Emotional Sci-Fi Horror
Writer/director Brian Duffield’s 2020 film “Spontaneous” was a clever mix of comedy, teen drama, and horror. With that film, the director defied audiences’ expectations and delivered something fresh and surprisingly moving, blending genre conventions with social metaphors to great effect.…
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‘Harry Potter’ — The Black Family Tree Explained
The Big Picture The Black family, one of the oldest and wealthiest wizarding families, prided themselves on their pureblood status and maintained prejudiced beliefs. Sirius Black, the black sheep of the family, defied his family's traditions and embraced friendship and…
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The Morning Show’s New Cast Member Is the Pefect Addition to the Series
The Morning Show is one unique “behind-the-scenes” perspective on the morning news industry. Seasons one and two focused on the fallout of a #MeToo situation involving anchor and co-host Mitch Kessler (Steve Carrell). These seasons follow the trials and tribulations…
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Natasha Liu Bordizzo and Sydney Sweeney Starred in a Spicy ‘Rear Window’
The Big Picture The Voyeurs draws inspiration from Rear Window and Body Double, combining elements of voyeurism, sexual intrigue, and a sinister twist. The film explores voyeurism in the digital age, highlighting how modern technology and social media make it…
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Timothée Chalamet’s Popularity, Explained
Timothée Chalamet possessed the same perspective movie star energy that Leonardo DiCaprio expressed in the '90s and that James Dean harnessed in the '50s — a youthful playfulness with boyish good looks and an organic charm. While Dean and DiCaprio…
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Wish Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date November 22, 2023 Running Time Not available In “Wish,” Asha, a sharp-witted idealist, makes a wish so powerful that it is answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, Asha and Star confront a…
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Napoleon Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date November 22, 2023 MPAA Rating Rated R for strong violence, some grisly images, sexual content and brief language Directed by Scott from a screenplay by David Scarpa, “Napoleon” stars Joaquin Phoenix as the French emperor and military leader.…
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Maestro Movie Details, Film Cast, Genre & Rating
Release Date November 22, 2023 (Limited) Digital Date December 20, 2023 (Netflix) Cast Carey Mulligan, Bradley Cooper, Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, Sarah Silverman, Josh Hamilton, Scott Ellis, Gideon Glick, Sam Nivola, Alexa Swinton, Miriam Shor MPAA Rating Rated R for…
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Miniseries Review: ‘The Fall Of The House Of Usher’- A Horror Triumph
The latest Netflix horror miniseries, “The Fall of the House of Usher“, finds Mike Flanagan continuing his quest to be one of the most interesting filmmakers in modern horror. Beginning with 2018’s “The Haunting of Hill House” and continuing through 2020’s…
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